Safari park welcomes new babies to the bunch
YUMA, Tenn. – The Southland Safari Park in Yuma welcomed two new bison calves to the herd! With less than a week into this world, they now form a part of…
Local News
Planet Fitness hosts open house following renovations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Planet Fitness is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand. They recently announced the completion of a $1.2…
Old Country Store to offer several October events
The following is a news release about events being held at Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store and Casey Jones Village: Jackson, Tennessee — (Sept. 27, 2023) — October’s calendar is once again brimming with possibility as Brooks Shaw’s Old Country…
Lane College announces 2023 Homecoming Parade Marshal
From Lane College: Lane College is pleased to announce that Miss Tennessee Volunteer Jada Brown will be the 2023 Lane College Homecoming Parade Marshal. Miss Lane College Jada Brown made history on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center…
One local school comes together in prayer
JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson Christian School held a morning of prayer for all students and staff for National Day of Prayer. The event was held on the school's…
2 smoke shops in Savannah under investigation following complaints
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The Savannah Police Department confirms an investigation led to the search of two businesses and the seizure of multiple items. The department says authorities have been investigating several local tobacco and CBD distributors following numerous complaints from…
TBI issues wanted alert for murder suspect Cadayreis Myquon Futrell
UPDATE (1/30/24): TBI Most Wanted Cadayreis Futrell in custody in Hardeman County EARLIER STORY: WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking public assistance in locating a murder suspect. According to the…
3 men arrested for first degree murder in Whiteville shooting
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms three men have been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in Whiteville. According to the TBI, Tyreco Sharp, Isaiah Allen, and Quindario Nathan have each been taken into custody and…
Self service kayaks coming to 2 Lexington lakes
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Are you ready to get out on the water? The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce announces self-service kayaks will be coming to Beech Lake and Pine Lake in Lexington. On Friday, a ribbon cutting will be held…
Authorities respond to truck fire at BlueOval site
STANTON, Tenn. -- A local fire department responds to the construction site of BlueOval City. The Brownsville/Haywood County Fire Department says around 4:15 Tuesday afternoon, they, along with the Stanton Volunteer…
Jackson Police Department highlights Public Safety Week
JACKSON, Tenn.--Leaders with the Jackson Police Department hold an event highlighting Public Safety Week. Members of the media were invited to the police department complex Tuesday to meet with…
UFC Champion, Hall of Famer Royce Gracie visits West Tennessee
LEXINGTON, Tenn.--A well-known martial arts icon paid a visit to West Tennessee Tuesday. The first ever UFC champion and UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie was in Lexington Tuesday evening…
McNairy County prepares to celebrate 200th birthday
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.--Another West Tennessee county is preparing to celebrate its bicentennial. Tuesday afternoon, members of the Bicentennial committee for McNairy County and volunteers met at the Jack McConnico Memorial Library…
Bust of Jonas Kisber Jr. removed from roundabout area, relocated
JACKSON, Tenn.--If you've been wondering where the bust of Jonas Kisber, Jr. went, which was located at the roundabout in downtown Jackson, it has now been moved to a…
Man sentenced for 2017 murder of wife in Benton County
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- In Carroll County General Sessions Court, Derek Grooms was allowed to enter a plea deal and was sentenced for the murder of his wife, Ashley Grooms in Benton County in 2017. After Grooms entered his plea…
